Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits

Hey, Welcome back Smokin and Grillin Wit AB Fam! Today, we’re diving into a ultimate comfort food combo: Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits paired with Crispy Fried Chicken. Buckle up for a taste bud adventure!

Ingredients

For the Fried Chicken:

• 2 large Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
• 1-1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
• 1 tsp. Kosher Salt
• 1/4 tsp. Black Pepper
• 1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1/4 tsp. Smoked Paprika
• 1 large Egg + 2 tbsp. Water, beaten
• Vegetable Oil, for frying

For the Buttermilk Biscuits:

• 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
• 1 tbsp. Baking Powder
• 1 tsp. Kosher Salt
• 1/4 tsp. Baking Soda
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) Cold Butter
• 3/4 cups Buttermilk
• 1/4 cup unsalted Butter, melted

For the Hot Honey:

• 1 cup Honey
• 2 tsp. crushed Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar

Instructions

Fried Chicken Prep:

• Season chicken breasts with kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
• Dip each piece in a mixture of flour, then in a beaten egg and water.
• Fry in vegetable oil at 360°F until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.

Buttermilk Biscuits:

• Mix flour, baking powder, kosher salt, and baking soda.
• Cut in cold butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
• Stir in buttermilk until just combined. Turn onto a floured surface, knead briefly, and roll out.
• Cut into biscuits and bake at 450°F for 15-17 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter.

Hot Honey Sauce:

• Heat honey in a pan, add red pepper flakes, and simmer.
• Stir in apple cider vinegar and remove from heat.

Assemble:

• Dip fried chicken in the hot honey sauce, ensuring it’s well-coated.
• Slice open a warm buttermilk biscuit, place the sauced chicken inside, and top with another biscuit half.

Well, there you have it folks, the journey from the basement to your taste buds is complete. These Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits and Crispy Fried Chicken are more than a recipe; they’re an experience.

As you take that first bite, the crispy exterior of the fried chicken gives way to the tender, flavorful interior. The buttermilk biscuits, golden and fluffy, provide the perfect canvas for the star of the show – the hot honey. The sweet and spicy elixir weaves its magic, elevating every mouthful to a symphony of flavors.